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Toronto Blue Jays Make Anthony Santander Announcement Amid Controversial Posts

The Toronto Blue Jays made an Anthony Santander announcement following his recently deleted Instagram posts.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:43 PM
Toronto Blue Jays Make Anthony Santander Announcement Amid Controversial Posts
Key Things to Know
  • The Toronto Blue Jays issued a statement distancing the organization from controversial Instagram posts shared by Anthony Santander.
  • A team spokesperson stated individual comments do not represent the organization's inclusive values and beliefs.
  • Santander missed the entire 2026 regular season due to injury and rehabilitation assignments.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Blue Jays issued a statement addressing controversial, now-deleted Instagram posts shared by outfielder Anthony Santander. A team spokesperson emphasized that baseball is for everyone and stated that individual comments do not reflect the organization's values and beliefs after Santander reportedly shared videos containing Islamophobic rhetoric.

Santander missed the entire 2026 regular season due to injury while splitting time between rehabilitation and the injured list. The outfielder is scheduled to earn $19.2 million in 2027 and holds a player opt-out before the remaining three years of his contract.

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